he Committee of Management have to lay before Members the Tenth Annual Report of the Institute. During the year five meetings of the Committee have been held. The attendance has been satisfactory. Several matters of more than ordinary interest have been dealt with; and the resolutions adopted by the Annual Meeting have received due consideration. These are briefly referred to in the body of the Report.

The New Zealand Educational Institute.

All the Otago delegates—Messrs. W. Milne, W. S. Fitzgerald, Jas. Reid, Alex. Wilson, R. Peattie, and D. White—were present at the Council meeting. The delegates report that the following resolutions sent up by the Otago Institute met with the approval of the Council, and were passed:—

(a), Resolution with regard to Rule VI. Standard Regulations, 1885; (b) In reference to placing Inspectors under the direct control of the Education Department; and (c), That an A certificate should be granted to any candidate who in the M.A. examination of the New Zealand University reaches a standard equal to that required for first or second class honours.

The other subjects that engaged the attention of the Council are fully detailed in the printed report of the proceedings, copies of which will be laid before members. A full statement of the business transacted at the Council will be made at the Annual Meeting by the representatives of the Institute.

Dr. Macgregor'S Circular Re Syllabus.

In accordance with the resolution passed at the Annual Meeting, a Sub-committee was appointed to consider this matter, and report to the Committee of Management. The reply to the circular received prominence and publicity in the press, and need not be referred to further than to say that the Committee have again to thank Dr. Macgregor for his interest and work in this matter.

Annual Meeting.

In accordance with a direction from last Annual Meeting, the Committee of Management consulted with the Branches regarding the most suitable time of holding the Annual Meeting, and received three replies in favour of the present time and one in favour of the Christmas vacation. The Committee decided in favour of the present time.

Owing to the number of holidays in Jubilee week, the Committee deemed it advisable to alter the time of holding the forth-coming Annual Meeting from the last week in June to Jubilee week. They were confirmed in the advisability of this step by expressions of opinion from most of the Branches in favour of the change.

Election of Delegates.

The Committee took into consideration the method of appointing delegates to the Council of the N.Z.E.I., in accordance with direction of last Annual Meeting. It was resolved that the nomination of candidates for the Council of the New Zealand Educational Institute be held in the forenoon of the second day of the Annual Meeting; that ballot papers duly initialled by the Secretary be issued on the same day; that the ballot close at noon on the third day; and that the result of the election be declared as soon after as practicable.

Interpretation of the Standards.

The attention of the Committee was called to the late examination and report on the Greymouth School by the Dunedin Branch, and they were asked to take what steps they deemed necessary in the matter. The Committee entered very fully into the facts of the dispute between the Inspector and the Head Master, and have asked the New Zealand Educational Institute to take further action in the matter. The issue involved—the interpretation of the syllabus—is a most important one, and one of considerable interest to all teachers.

Branch Reports.

The six Branch Reports are attached, and show that a fair amount of interest is evinced in the work of the Institute, especially on the part of the Country Branches. Considering the distance that many members have to travel, the attendance at the Country Branches is exceedingly creditable.

Circular to School Committees.

The Education Board, at the request of the Committee, issued circulars to School Committees, recommending them to close their schools during Jubilee week, in order to enable teachers to attend the Annual Meeting. The Committee of Management regret that some School Committees have declined to close their schools during Institute week, and that several teachers who had the option of doing so have not availed themselves of the privilege.

Railway Fares.

There is no special concession to teachers this year in the matter of railway fares. The general arrangement of the railway authorities for Jubilee week will enable teachers to travel on terms similar to those of last year.

The Committee of Management are indebted to Mr. Pryde for his continued attention to matters affecting the success of the Annual Meeting.